Cities possess enormous potential as places to advance women’s rights, for the benefit of whole communities and societies. And yet this potential is underused. UN-HABITAT is striving to empower women and promote gender equality in developing towns and cities worldwide.Read more...

UN-Habitat’s Deputy Executive Director, Aisa Kirabo Kacyira, will chair an important session on access to urban mobility for women and girls at the 58th session on the Commission for the Status of Women.

UN-Habitat is seeking proposals for candidates to serve on its Advisory Group on Gender Issues established to advise the Executive Director on all matters related to gender mainstreaming in the agency's work. The Group will also provide strategic guidance and policy advice.